James Bond Producer Reportedly Says “It Is Time” For Non-White Bond

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli reportedly believes “it is time” for a non-white actor to play 007, lending weight to rumours that Idris Elba will take on the role after Daniel Craig.

The Daily Star reports director Antoine Fuqua has talked with Broccoli about who’ll take over for Daniel Craig if and when he departs the role. According to Fuqua, Broccoli thinks an ethnic minority actor should portray the secret agent and is certain “it will happen eventually”.

As for who’s in the running to play Bond, Idris Elba is reportedly one of the top choices, with Fuqua saying the popular actor has the right presence for the role.